Section16
The Finance Act, 2023

Amendment of section 44AD

In force Act 8 of 2023 As on 10 Oct 2026

Act 8 of 2023 Ministry Finance Cited by 2 provisions

Section 16 of the Finance Act, 2023 deals with amendment of section 44AD. Amendment of section 44AD. 16. In section 44AD of the Income-tax Act, in the Explanation, in clause (b), after sub-clause (ii), the following provisos shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2024, namely:— 'Provided that where the amount or aggregate of the amounts received during t

Amendment of section 44AD.

16. In section 44AD of the Income-tax Act, in the Explanation, in clause (b), after sub-clause (ii), the following provisos shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2024, namely:—

'Provided that where the amount or aggregate of the amounts received during the previous year, in cash, does not exceed five per cent of the total turnover or gross receipts of such previous year, this sub-clause shall have effect as if for the words "two crore rupees", the words "three crore rupees" had been substituted:

Provided further that for the purposes of the first proviso, the receipt of amount or aggregate of amounts by a cheque drawn on a bank or by a bank draft, which is not account payee, shall be deemed to be the receipt in cash.'.

Section 16, The Finance Act, 2023 (Act 8 of 2023).

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Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 44AD". Amendment of section 44AD. 16. In section 44AD of the Income-tax Act, in the Explanation, in clause (b), after sub-clause (ii), the following provisos shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2024, namely:— 'Provided that where the amount or aggregate of the amounts received during t

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 2023 16, section 16 Finance Act 2023, section 16 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 16 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 44AD (Special provision for computing profits and gains of business on presumptive basis), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2023 as Act 8 of 2023. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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